The Tom and Nancy Frank Family Birth Center

Bringing a new life into the world is taking part in a miracle — and we’re honored to be a part of yours. You and your family deserve to start this new chapter in a place designed for your utmost comfort and wellbeing. 

We don’t make decisions for you and your family. We make decisions with you and your family. We’re grounded in a model of providing patient- and family-centered care — meaning you’re always at the center of what we do. So, when we redesigned our birth and baby areas to create the Tom and Nancy Frank Family Birth Center, we worked with patients, families, doctors and other staff members to get their input and ideas. The result is a safe, secure and comforting setting for you and your baby, and plenty of space for family members and loved ones.

The second and third floors of the Clatanoff Pavilion at Luminis Health Anne Arundel Medical Center (LHAAMC) are referred to as the Tom and Nancy Frank Family Birth Center due to a transformational gift from the Frank family to the hospital in 2015. Longtime supporters of children’s hospitals across the region, Maryland natives Tom and Nancy Frank were inspired by the dedication of our staff across LHAAMC and now, The Tom and Nancy Frank Family Birth Center is where thousands of families in our community celebrate some the most meaningful moments in their lives. 

• The Tom and Nancy Frank Family Birth Center is located in the Clatanoff Pavilion. You’ll find cheerful, pleasant surroundings, and a whimsical nautical theme.
• Private labor and delivery suites are specially designed with designated space for families on the left and the care team on the right. This arrangement ensures that the care team can provide any needed care, while your family members can be near you for support and comfort.
• After giving birth, nurses will move you to one of our private postpartum recovery rooms. We’ll make sure you have all the family support you want and all the care and privacy you need.
• For medically necessary cesarean sections (C-sections), we have three dedicated operating rooms.
• With a Level III neonatal intensive care unit (NICU), known as Teddy’s Place, we provide 24/7 advanced care if your baby needs it.
• Our spacious family waiting area on the first floor of Clatanoff provides a comfortable, inviting place for loved ones to relax between visits. The area is separated from hospital foot traffic, and filled with books, toys and a TV.
• The safety and security of you and your baby are of the utmost importance to us.